Loved Bunian Wolves
25. Wife Husband Chat
"We cannot simply attack a herd of snakes and spark a war just because of this, my Queen," King Suryapati said as his wife complained to her husband about the wounds inflicted by their crown prince.
At that time, the King had just run a secret meeting with the royal courtiers about the placement of security personnel at some border that must be tightened, because according to information, security personnel must be tightened, enemy troops several times crossed the territorial area of the Kingdom of Cendana without permission. And because so busy, King Suryapati has not had time to see their son who has just returned home after a few months ago run away from home. And even more surprising is that, a few days ago he heard Bayu came home severely injured, and reported that Candra, the crown prince of the kingdom of Cendana, had disappeared.
"But, Your Majesty. What Prince Gentala did to our son is not trivial. He and his army shot with snake venom smeared on the eyes of their arrows. If until the arrow hits just a little to the heart of Candra, then our son will not survive," complained Queen Dahayu with worry that increasingly raged in his chest.
"Yes, I know." King Suryapati looked weighed. His rivets were furrowed and both of his eyebrows seemed to be in chains. But, Ratuku. At present, when compared to the troops of the snake bunian, then we must have been outnumbered. I can't necessarily sacrifice my people and my troops just because of the personal affairs between Candra and Gentala, which turns out to be a matter of love between young people."
"Hhhhh." Queen Dahayu let out a long breath. The look on her face still implied a great deal of worry, but apparently the husband did not have a voice with her. Though usually, King Suryapati will soon be inflamed if someone or someone has offended about an attack on something of his own. Whether it is family, people, the throne, or the territorial limits of power. Her husband also usually would not then stay silent like this.
"My heart, please don't worry." King Suryapati shifted and took a seat next to Queen Dahayu. "We're gonna get this all done in a family way."
"But, Your Majesty. What Prince Gentala wants is Princess Narlita. Meanwhile, Princess Narlita is the only future wife of our son. With this archery incident as clear as really intend to harm Candra and Bayu, in my opinion, Prince Gentala really loves Princess Narlita. I don't think Prince Gentala will let Princess Narlita get away with it, Your Majesty," Queen Dahayu said.
King Suryapati clucked in wonder and slightly shook his head. A little wrinkle began to be seen on the forehead, a sign he was thinking hard.
He said, "I wonder, my Queen. What does Prince Gentala look for in Princess Narlita? While in terms of type, they are clearly two different species of creatures. One is a snake, and the other is a wolf. One is a reptile and the other a mammal. One breeds by laying eggs, and the other by giving birth. Even if they unite, they will not be able to breed and produce offspring."
"Yes, his name is also young, Your Majesty. Perhaps Prince Gentala did not care about the origin of Princess Narlita or how to produce offspring. I admit, Purti Narlita is a girl, um, I mean a very pretty and insightful girl. Anyone who sees it can immediately fall in love even if only from the first sight. He just clings to the love that develops in his heart" said Ratu Dahayu expressed his opinion.
"It may be," King Suryapati said, nodding in agreement. "His name is also young. It's just, I'm so astonished at our son, my Queen."
"How is it, Your Majesty? What makes you feel worried?" Ask Queen Dahayu.
"No, I'm not worried at all. I'm just a little surprised at our son's mindset. Princess Narlita is very beautiful, kind, and meek. He is also smart and very educated. But since their engagement five years ago to this day, Candra has still not been seen interested in him at all. Is he not normal or what? I'm only afraid if he doesn't like women, my Queen," said King Suryapati full of astonishment.
"That's it, my Queen." King Suryapati rubbed his arm that had just been free from the little pinch of the queen. Then he immediately continued, "If he is a normal guy, why can he not like a girl like Princess Narlita who is very beautiful, flexible, and educated?"
"Yes, that is also what makes me inexhaustible with what Candra has in mind, Your Majesty. Our son only said that he did not love Princess Narlita at all" said Queen Dahayu.
"Hmm, same wonder the boy. After all, the age of our son is quite mature, my Queen. It's been seven hundred years. Want to wait for how many more years for her to get married?" king Suryapati said.
"Ah, right. Our son is indeed an adult, Your Majesty.I also really want to carry a grandson," added Ratu Dahayu.
"I think we should be even more determined to force our son to continue this match, my Queen. He is an adult and has been running an arranged marriage for five years. I want him to take their relationship even more seriously" said King Suryapati.
"Emmm," Queen Dahayu's forehead looked wrinkled as if she disagreed with her husband's proposal. He said to continue, "In my opinion, we let this match be, Your Majesty. The reason is, our son is still in a period of feud with Prince Gentala. I fear that if Candra and Princess Narlita move quickly in their relationship, Prince Gentala will trigger even greater attacks for our son, or even for our herd. Because according to information from His Majesty the King, our army is being outnumbered when compared to the snake army. I'm afraid that later we'll be overwhelmed by them or even lose by a landslide."
"Ah, you are right, my Queen. We have to think about everything." King Suryapati nodded in agreement.
"Hmmm, just wait until the door of our son's heart is knocked, Your Majesty." Queen Dahayu said to calm down. He continued, "So Candra was gone for months out of anger because we kept urging her to continue this matchmaking. If it continues to be urged, I fear that he will go again, Your Majesty."
"Yes, yeah, yeah. You're right, my Queen." Then King Suryapati asked because after many months, he had never seen his son's face again since the wayward man left the house. "Then what is the condition of our son?"
"That's fine, Your Honor. The brat had already been transferred to his own pavilion and was undergoing intensive home care there. Physician Arman will come twice a day in the next few days to control and cure Candra's wounds on her chest" replied Queen Dahayu in a soothing tone.
"Yes, after this I'll look at him. I have to make sure my son is okay. And I also have to make sure, he won't be leaving the palace again. If that happens, we have to seal the power. Let him get all fucked up."
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